Maternity Nursing
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Course Introduction
Maternity Nursing focuses on the comprehensive care of women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The course covers prenatal assessment, labor and delivery management, postnatal care, and the health needs of newborns. Emphasis is placed on providing family-centered care, promoting maternal and fetal well-being, understanding physiological and psychological adaptations in pregnancy, and managing potential complications. Students also learn about patient education, support systems, and cultural considerations in maternal health, preparing them to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing interventions in a variety of maternity care settings.
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Chapter 1: The Past, Present, and Future
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Q1) How many hours of hospital stay does legislation currently allow for a postpartum patient who has delivered vaginally without complications?
A) 24
B) 48
C) 36
D) 72
Answer: B
Q2) What government program was implemented to increase the educational exposure of preschool children?
A) WIC
B) Title XIX of Medicaid
C) The Children's Charter
D) Head Start
Answer: D
Q3) How does the clinical pathway or critical pathway improve quality of care?
A) Lists diagnosis-specific implementations
B) Outlines expected progress with stated timelines
C) Prioritizes effective nursing diagnoses
D) Describes common complications
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) The nurse conducting a sex education class for junior high students describes some cultural rites celebrating the entry to adulthood.What information would the nurse include? (Select all that apply. )
A) Bar mitzvah
B) Displays of bravery
C) Receiving part of their inheritance
D) Ritual circumcision
E) Displays of self-defense
Answer: A,B,D,E
Q2) A mother is anxious about her ability to breastfeed after her child is born because of her small breast size.What would be an important point to teach this mother?
A) Milk is produced in ducts and lobules regardless of breast size.
B) Supplementing breastfeeding with formula allows the infant to receive adequate nutrition.
C) Breast size can be increased with exercise.
D) Drinking extra milk during pregnancy allows breasts to produce adequate amounts of milk.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Fetal Development
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Q1) What does the nurse explain can affect the survival of the X- and Y-bearing sperm after intercourse?
A) Age
B) Estrogen level
C) Body temperature
D) Level of feminine hygiene
Answer: B
Q2) A pregnant woman states,"My husband hopes I will give him a boy because we have three girls." What will the nurse explain to this woman?
A) The sex chromosome of the fertilized ovum determines the gender of the child.
B) When the sperm and ovum are united,there is a 75% chance the child will be a girl.
C) When the pH of the female reproductive tract is acidic,the child will be a girl.
D) If a sperm carrying a Y chromosome fertilizes an ovum,then a boy is produced.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) A woman calls her health care provider to schedule prenatal visits in an uncomplicated pregnancy.How frequently will the nurse assist the patient to schedule these appointments?
A) Every 3 weeks until the 6th month,then every 2 weeks until delivery
B) Every 4 weeks until the 7th month,after which appointments will become more frequent
C) Monthly until the 8th month
D) Every 2 to 3 weeks for the entire pregnancy
Q2) What nursing interventions are appropriate for the prenatal patient in terms of prenatal care? (Select all that apply. )
A) Offer nutritional counseling.
B) Reinforce responsibility of parenthood.
C) Reduce risk factors.
D) Improve health practices.
E) Make financial arrangements for delivery.
Q3) The nurse reminds the prenatal patient that she should add ________ kcal to her daily intake to nourish the fetus.
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Chapter 5: Nursing Care of Women With Complications
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Q1) What would the nurse include in a teaching plan for the pregnant patient who has iron deficiency anemia and has been placed on iron supplements? (Select all that apply.
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A) Citrus fruits enhance absorption of iron.
B) Bran products support iron deficiency.
C) Milk will disguise the taste of the iron.
D) The iron therapy will continue for about 3 months.
E) Tea should be avoided while taking iron.
Q2) A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant becomes concerned when she has light vaginal bleeding accompanied by abdominal pain.An ectopic pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound.Which statement indicates that the woman understands the explanation of an ectopic pregnancy?
A) "The chorionic villi develop vesicles within the uterus."
B) "The placenta develops in the lower part of the uterus."
C) "The fetus dies in the uterus during the first half of the pregnancy."
D) "The embryo is implanted in the fallopian tube."
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Chapter 6: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and
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Q1) While caring for an Arab woman in labor,the nurse should provide cultural sensitivity through which interventions? (Select all that apply. )
A) Provide for extreme modesty.
B) Assign a male caregiver.
C) Arrange for the husband/partner to participate in labor.
D) Provide adequate pain control.
E) Respect protective amulets.
Q2) A woman is 7 cm dilated,and her contractions are 3 minutes apart.When she begins cursing at her birthing coach and the nurse,what does the nurse assess as the most likely explanation for the woman's change in behavior?
A) Labor has progressed to the transition phase.
B) She lacked adequate preparation for the labor experience.
C) The woman would benefit from a different form of analgesia.
D) The contractions have increased from mild to moderate intensity.
Q3) What is the function of contractions during the second stage of labor?
A) Align the infant into the proper position for delivery
B) Dilate and efface the cervix
C) Push the infant out of the mother's body
D) Separate the placenta from the uterine wall
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Chapter 7: Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth
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Q1) What is the least amount of sensation that one perceives as pain?
A) Tolerance
B) Threshold
C) Level
D) Abatement
Q2) A woman in the transition phase of labor requests a narcotic analgesic medication for pain relief.What should the nurse explain regarding giving a narcotic analgesic medication at this stage of labor?
A) It can cause medication given at later stages to be ineffective.
B) It will have no complications for the mother or infant.
C) It may result in respiratory depression to the newborn.
D) It will speed up labor and increase pain.
Q3) A woman in labor will receive general anesthesia prior to cesarean section.The nurse reminds the patient that food and fluids need to be restricted for several hours prior to delivery.What will this prevent?
A) Nausea and vomiting
B) Vomiting and aspiration
C) Abdominal cramping
D) Intestinal obstruction
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Chapter 8: Nursing Care of Women With Complications
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Q1) A student nurse questions the instructor regarding what alteration should be made for the assessment of the fundus of a new postoperative cesarean section patient.What is the best response?
A) The fundus is not assessed until the second postoperative day.
B) The fundus is assessed by "walking" fingers from the side of the uterus to the midline.
C) The fundus is assessed only if large clots appear in lochia.
D) The fundus is assessed only once every shift.
Q2) What are the rationales for labor induction? (Select all that apply. )
A) Placenta previa
B) Prolapse of cord
C) High station of fetus
D) Maternal diabetes
E) Placental insufficiency
Q3) What nursing assessment should be reported immediately after an amniotomy?
A) Fetal heart rate is regular at 154 beats/minute.
B) Amniotic fluid is clear with flecks of vernix.
C) Amniotic fluid is watery and pale green.
D) Maternal temperature is 37.8° C.
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Chapter 9: The Family After Birth
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Q1) The nurse is counseling a lactating mother about diet.What would the nurse include with this information?
A) Consume 500 more calories than her usual prepregnancy diet.
B) Eat less meat and more fruits and vegetables.
C) Drink 3 to 4 tall glasses of fluid daily.
D) Eat 1000 more calories than her usual prepregnancy diet.
Q2) A woman required a cesarean section for safe delivery of her newborn.She is planning to breastfeed and verbalized concern about pain.What is the best suggestion by the nurse?
A) "Consider formula feeding for the first few days."
B) "Pumping breast milk would be best for now."
C) "Take pain medication 30 to 40 minutes prior to nursing."
D) "Use the football hold when breastfeeding."
Q3) In what situation will the physician order RhoGAM?
A) An unsensitized Rh-negative mother has an Rh-positive infant.
B) An Rh-negative mother becomes sensitized.
C) A sensitized infant has a rising bilirubin level.
D) An unsensitized infant exhibits no outward signs.
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Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women With Complications
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Q1) What will the nurse teach a nursing mother to do to reduce the risk of mastitis?
(Select all that apply. )
A) Limit fluid intake to 1 liter per day.
B) Empty both breasts with each feeding.
C) Take warm showers.
D) Wear a supportive bra.
E) Pump breasts to ensure emptying.
Q2) A postpartum patient experiences anaphylactic shock.What is the most likely cause?
A) Pulmonary embolism
B) Hypertension
C) Allergy
D) Blood clotting disorder
Q3) The 1-day postpartum patient shows a temperature elevation,cough,and slight shortness of breath on exertion.What action should the nurse implement based on these symptoms?
A) Notify the charge nurse of a possible upper respiratory infection.
B) Notify the physician of a possible pulmonary embolism.
C) Document expected postpartum mucous membrane congestion.
D) Medicate with antipyretic remedy for elevated temperature.
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Chapter 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care
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Q1) The nurse is educating a woman diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).What is the best type of diet for the nurse to recommend?
A) High protein,low fat
B) High carbohydrate,high fiber
C) Low calorie,low fat
D) Low carbohydrate,high protein
Q2) The nurse is preparing a community education program on preventive health care for women.What common screening test will the nurse plan on explaining to the women attending the program?
A) Breast examination by a health professional
B) Breast self-examination
C) Breast biopsy
D) Mammography
Q3) What statement by a man considering a vasectomy indicates a need for further information?
A) "Sterility does not occur immediately after the procedure."
B) "We will need to use some form of birth control for about a month afterward."
C) "The procedure involves the use of local anesthesia."
D) "I'll need to remain in the hospital for a few days."
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Chapter 12: The Term Newborn
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Q1) Which interventions would be included in the nursing care of the newly circumcised infant? (Select all that apply. )
A) Wash penis with warm water.
B) Wipe with alcohol swab.
C) Gently remove the yellow crust formation.
D) Apply diaper loosely.
E) Dress with simple bandage.
Q2) The nurse compared the birth weight of a 3-day-old with her current weight and determined the infant had lost weight.What is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?
A) Do nothing because this is a normal occurrence.
B) Report the discrepancy to the pediatrician immediately.
C) Decrease the interval between the infant's feedings.
D) Try feeding the infant a different type of formula.
Q3) The nurse is measuring the vital signs of a calm,full-term newborn.Which finding is abnormal?
A) An axillary temperature of 36.6° C (98° F)
B) An apical pulse rate of 178 beats/minute
C) Respirations of 35 breaths/minute
D) Blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg
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Chapter 13: Preterm and Postterm Newborns
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Q1) What deficiency causes a preterm infant respiratory distress syndrome?
A) Protein
B) Estrogen
C) Hyaline
D) Surfactant
Q2) A preterm infant has a yellow skin color and a rising bilirubin level.The nurse knows that this infant is at risk for what?
A) Skin breakdown
B) Renal failure
C) Brain damage
D) Heart failure
Q3) The nurse is assessing a preterm infant.To what does the infant's level of maturation refer?
A) Actual time the fetus remained in the uterus
B) Age on the Dubowitz scoring system
C) Infant's weight as compared to the gestational age
D) Ability of the organs to function outside of the uterus
Q4) The nurse clarifies that a fetus has enough surfactant to breathe on its own at the age of _____ weeks.
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Chapter 14: The Newborn With a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation
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Q1) The nurse is obtaining intake information on a new patient being seen for preconception care and notes a family history of neural tube defects.What interventions can the nurse suggest to this woman to help prevent neural tube anomalies in a developing fetus? (Select all that apply. )
A) Avoid drug use.
B) Follow a low-calorie,low-protein diet.
C) Take a folic acid supplement every day.
D) Exercise daily.
E) Maintain bed rest during the first trimester.
Q2) The nurse is providing education to parents of a child with cleft palate.What will the nurse instruct the parents to report immediately?
A) Facial paralysis
B) Ear infections
C) Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
D) Drooling
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Chapter 15: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition
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Q1) How do children differ from adults? (Select all that apply. )
A) Higher metabolic rate
B) Greater surface area in relation to their weight
C) Less mature organ systems
D) More fluid reserves
E) Continuously changing growth and development pattern
Q2) A mother tells the nurse,"My 11-month-old son is not as active as my other children were at this age.He is the youngest of four and the older children love to dote on him." Which factor is influencing this child's language development?
A) Heredity
B) Sex
C) Mother's health during pregnancy
D) Ordinal position
Q3) A mother tells her 4-year-old child that balls should be played with outside and not inside the house.Why is the child likely to obey the rule?
A) The child does not want to be punished.
B) The child wants to please her mother.
C) The child respects authority figures.
D) The child believes that following the rules is right.
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Chapter 16: The Infant
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Q1) What is the most appropriate activity to recommend to parents to promote sensorimotor stimulation for a 1-year-old infant?
A) Ride a tricycle.
B) Spend time in an infant swing.
C) Play with push-pull toys.
D) Read large picture books.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to outline principles of discipline for parents of an infant.What information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply. )
A) Firmly say "No."
B) Distract the child to another activity.
C) Bribe the child with a sweet treat.
D) Remain consistent.
E) Ignore the child until behavior improves.
Q3) How might the nurse demonstrate the parachute reflex with an infant?
A) Lifting the infant high in the air above her head
B) Holding the infant in a football hold,cradling the head
C) Seating the infant in a stroller in an upright position
D) Placing the infant downward into the crib
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Chapter 17: The Toddler
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Q1) A parent remarks,"My 18-month-old daughter carries her blanket around everywhere.Is this normal?" What is the best explanation a nurse who has an understanding of toddler development might give?
A) She carries her blanket because she is ritualistic.
B) Carrying her favorite blanket is self-consoling behavior.
C) This behavior can be discouraged by offering new toys to the child.
D) This could be indicative of emotional distress.
Q2) How many hours should toddlers be able to stay dry for the nurse to suggest they are ready to begin bladder training?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Q3) The nurse assessing a 2-year-old is satisfied to see that the present weight of the child is _____________ times their birth weight.
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Chapter 18: The Preschool Child
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Q1) What should the nurse suggest as the most appropriate toy choice for a 3-year-old?
A) A board game
B) A small pet,such as a goldfish
C) A large construction set
D) Push-pull toys
Q2) Which major developmental tasks will the nurse expect a child to accomplish by the end of the preschool years? (Select all that apply. )
A) Development of parallel play
B) Acceptance of separation
C) Increased communication skills
D) Consistent appetite
E) Control of bodily functions
Q3) The nurse is educating a group of preschool parents about the importance of safety.Which statement by a parent indicates the need for further education?
A) "I continue to provide a great deal of indirect supervision for my child."
B) "My stairway is always free of clutter."
C) "I only leave my child in the car for brief moments."
D) "Medications are kept in a locked cabinet."
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Chapter 19: The School-Age Child
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Q1) A seventh-grade girl tells the school nurse that her art teacher,a woman,is her hero.What is the most appropriate interpretation of the girl's comment?
A) The student may be exploring her career options.
B) The comment is cause for concern about sexual abuse.
C) The child may have difficulty interacting with her peers.
D) Hero worship is a normal phenomenon.
Q2) The school nurse is preserving a tooth that was knocked out on the school playground.What will the nurse be especially careful to do?
A) Wrap the tooth loosely in a clean cloth.
B) Rinse the tooth with alcohol.
C) Handle the tooth only by the crown.
D) Place the tooth in a warm environment.
Q3) The parents of an 8-year-old child tell the nurse the child wakes the household crying out during his frequent nightmares.What is the nurse's most helpful response to explain nightmares?
A) They are a normal extension of the child's fear of mutilation.
B) They are an abnormal response to repressed feelings.
C) They are a common result of latent sexuality.
D) They are a side effect of overactivity and stimulation.
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Chapter 20: The Adolescent
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Q1) The nurse is planning care of an adolescent.What psychosocial task does the nurse understand is important for the adolescent to develop?
A) A sense of initiative
B) A sense of industry
C) A sense of identity
D) A sense of involvement
Q2) The school nurse is planning a program for girls about the physical changes of puberty.What is the target age the nurse should choose for this program?
A) 10 years
B) 12 years
C) 14 years
D) 16 years
Q3) The nurse using the PACE interview guide for persons at risk for substance abuse arrives at a score of 2 for an adolescent patient.How would the nurse interpret this score?
A) Nonindicative of potential substance abuse
B) Normal experimentation of the adolescent
C) Need to schedule another PACE interview in 3 months
D) Indication for referral for counseling
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Chapter 21: The Childs Experience of Hospitalization
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to obtain a throat culture on a toddler patient.What interventions are appropriate for the nurse to implement? (Select all that apply. )
A) Model desired behavior.
B) Instruct patient not to yell.
C) Use distractions.
D) Explain the procedure in detail.
E) Encourage the child to ask questions.
Q2) A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home but now refuses to drink from anything except his favorite bottle.What is the most likely reason for this behavior?
A) He is dealing with the anxiety of hospitalization by regressing.
B) He is demonstrating attention-seeking behaviors because of an overabundance of attention in the hospital.
C) He is attempting to refocus the attention of the adults around him to avoid further painful procedures.
D) He is exhibiting normal behavior for his age,as children often stop new behaviors after they believe they have mastered them.
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Chapter 22: Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
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Q1) What factor does the nurse explain affects the infant's physiological response to medications?
A) Faster metabolism in the liver
B) Slower intestinal transit
C) Immature kidney function
D) Increased secretion of hydrochloric acid
Q2) Which intervention will the nurse implement when suctioning a tracheostomy?
A) Suction for two to three breaths.
B) Clear the catheter with water after suctioning for reuse.
C) Apply suction for no more than 15 seconds.
D) Establish a regular schedule for suctioning.
Q3) The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child.What will the nurse expect the child's daily urinary output to be?
A) 400 to 500 mL
B) 500 to 600 mL
C) 600 to 700 mL
D) 700 to 1000 mL
Q4) After instilling nose drops,the nurse will keep the infant in the head down position for at least _________ seconds.
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Chapter 23: The Child With a Sensory or Neurological Condition
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Q1) A parent comments that her infant has had several ear infections in the past few months.Why are infants more susceptible to otitis media?
A) Infants are in a supine or prone position most of the time.
B) Sucking on a nipple creates middle ear pressure.
C) They have increased susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections.
D) The Eustachian tube is short,straight,and wide.
Q2) The nurse is educating parents on prevention of eyestrain in their 5-year-old child.What information will the nurse include? (Select all that apply. )
A) Encourage books with large type.
B) Words in books should be closely spaced.
C) Provide adequate lighting without glare.
D) Be sure desks and chairs are adequate height.
E) Instruct child to squint when reading.
Q3) What assessment made by the school nurse would lead to the suspicion of strabismus?
A) Reddened sclera in one eye
B) Child covers one eye to read the chalkboard
C) Child complains of a headache
D) Copious tears while watching TV
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Chapter 24: The Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition
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Q1) What characteristic manifestation does the nurse caring for a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy document?
A) Ambulates by holding onto furniture
B) Exhibits atrophy of the calf muscles
C) Falls frequently and is clumsy
D) Has delayed fine-motor development
Q2) The nurse performing a neurovascular check on a limb in traction would report and document which finding(s)as indicative of altered circulation? (Select all that apply. )
A) Pulse is equal to uncasted limb.
B) Patient is aware of touch and warm and cold application.
C) Limb is cool to the touch.
D) Capillary refill is 5 seconds.
E) Distal limb can flex and extend.
Q3) What nursing action will significantly decrease the risk of serious complications for a child in Bryant's traction?
A) Neurovascular checks are done frequently.
B) Bandages are wrapped tightly.
C) The child is restrained from rolling over.
D) The child's buttocks are resting on the bed.
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Chapter 25: The Child With a Respiratory Disorder
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Q1) Which initial intervention will the nurse suggest to the parents of a child experiencing laryngeal spasm?
A) Take the child outside in the cool air.
B) Bring the child directly to the emergency department.
C) Take the child to the bathroom and turn on a hot shower.
D) Have the child drink plenty of fluids.
Q2) What is the best intervention for the nurse caring for a child experiencing an acute asthma attack?
A) Offer plenty of fluids,particularly carbonated beverages.
B) Place the child in a humidified cool mist tent with oxygen.
C) Administer sedatives as ordered to decrease anxiety.
D) Position the child with arms resting on the overbed table.
Q3) A toddler must maintain bed rest for the diagnosis of pneumonia.What actions will the nurse implement? (Select all that apply. )
A) Maintain strict bed rest.
B) Consider age.
C) Assess developmental level.
D) Implement light play activities.
E) Provide hypnotic medication as ordered.
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Chapter 26: The Child With a Cardiovascular Disorder
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Q1) Which comment made by a parent of a 1-month-old infant would alert the nurse about the presence of a congenital heart defect?
A) "He is always hungry."
B) "He tires out during feedings."
C) "He is fussy for several hours every day."
D) "He sleeps all the time."
Q2) What are the four structural heart anomalies that make up the tetralogy of Fallot? (Select all that apply. )
A) Hypertrophied right ventricle
B) Patent ductus arteriosus
C) Ventral septal defect
D) Narrowing of pulmonary artery
E) Dextroposition of aorta
Q3) A child has an elevated antistreptolysin O (ASO)titer.Which combination of symptoms,in conjunction with this finding,would confirm a diagnosis of rheumatic fever?
A) Subcutaneous nodules and fever
B) Painful,tender joints,and carditis
C) Erythema marginatum and arthralgia
D) Chorea and elevated sedimentation rate
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Chapter 27: The Child With a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming
Organs, or Lymphatic System
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Q1) Which statement by a mother may indicate a cause for her 9-month-old's iron deficiency anemia?
A) "Formula is so expensive.We switched to regular milk right away."
B) "She almost never drinks water."
C) "She doesn't really like peaches or pears,so we stick to bananas for fruit."
D) "I give her a piece of bread now and then.She likes to chew on it."
Q2) Which statement made by a parent indicates an understanding of health maintenance of a child with sickle cell disease?
A) "I should give my child a daily iron supplement."
B) "It is important for my child to drink plenty of fluids."
C) "He needs to wear protective equipment if he plays contact sports."
D) "He shouldn't receive any immunizations until he is older."
Q3) What will the nurse administer with ferrous sulfate drops when providing them to a child on the pediatric unit?
A) With milk
B) With orange juice
C) With water
D) On a full stomach
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Chapter 28: The Child With a Gastrointestinal Condition
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Q1) A mother reports that her 2-year-old child experiences constipation frequently.Which food would the nurse recommend to include in the child's diet?
A) Cooked vegetables
B) Pretzels
C) Whole-grain cereal
D) Yogurt
Q2) Which is the most appropriate intervention for a 3-month-old infant who has gastroesophageal reflux?
A) Position the infant in the crib on his or her abdomen,with the head elevated.
B) Administer medication as ordered to stimulate the pyloric sphincter.
C) Give thin rice cereal with formula before feeding solid foods.
D) Place the infant in an infant seat after feedings.
Q3) Parents ask the nurse how their infant developed a Meckel's diverticulum.What condition,will the nurse explain,is present causing this diagnosis?
A) The yolk sac remains connected to the intestine.
B) There is inflammation of the ileocecal valve.
C) A pouch forms when the vitelline duct fails to disappear.
D) There is a weakness in the abdominal wall.
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Chapter 29: The Child With a Genitourinary Condition
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Q1) A 5-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital with acute glomerulonephritis.In taking the child's history,what does the nurse recognize as the probable cause?
A) Recovery from German measles 2 months ago
B) Dysuria since the previous night
C) A history of allergy
D) A sore throat 2 weeks ago
Q2) A 7-year-old child with acute glomerulonephritis has gross hematuria and has been confined to bed.What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for this child?
A) Providing activities for the child on restricted activity
B) Feeding the child a protein-restricted diet
C) Carefully handling edematous extremities
D) Observing the child for evidence of hypotension
Q3) The nurse is providing information to parents of a child born with bilateral cryptorchidism.What information is accurate to include?
A) This is the most common form.
B) Fertility will be unaffected.
C) Surgical intervention is not recommended.
D) An inguinal hernia may be present.
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Chapter 30: The Child With a Skin Condition
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Q1) What would the nurse teach parents to do in order to avoid diaper rash? (Select all that apply. )
A) Use ointments.
B) Keep perineum covered at all times.
C) Use disposable diapers.
D) Avoid plastic bloomers or pants.
E) Change diaper frequently.
Q2) The nurse speaking to a group of junior high school students informs them that acne can be exacerbated by which drug(s)? (Select all that apply. )
A) Steroids
B) Phenytoin
C) Phenobarbital
D) Aspirin
E) Oral contraceptives
Q3) A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with a second-degree burn of his entire right arm and hand,anterior trunk and genital area,and front of right thigh.The nurse assesses the body surface area (BSA)percentage burn as ______%.
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Q1) A nurse is planning to teach a family about Tay-Sachs disease.What will the nurse relay about the pattern of inheritance for inborn errors of metabolism?
A) They are usually autosomal recessive.
B) They are usually autosomal dominant.
C) They are usually X-linked recessive.
D) They are usually multifactorial.
Q2) What statement by a parent leads the nurse to determine a parent is administering levothyroxine (Synthroid)correctly?
A) "I stopped giving the medication because my daughter was losing her hair."
B) "I am using a different brand now because it costs less money."
C) "I don't give the medication on the weekends."
D) "I give the medication at 8:00 AM every day."
Q3) What makes keeping diabetes in control in an adolescent difficult? (Select all that apply. )
A) Hormonal changes
B) Developmental conflicts
C) Preference for fast food
D) Growth spurts
E) Knowledge of disease
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Chapter 32: Childhood Communicable Diseases,
Bioterrorism, Natural Disasters, and the Maternalchild
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Q1) A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of cellulitis on the right upper thigh.Patient history reveals the child had a 2-cm laceration on the right thigh prior to infection.When explaining the chain of infection,how does the nurse identify this laceration?
A) Reservoir
B) Portal of entry
C) Portal of exit
D) Vector
Q2) Which statement assures the nurse that parents understand how long a child who has varicella is contagious?
A) "My child should stay home from school for 6 days after the pox appear."
B) "My child can return to school when the rash fades."
C) "My child must stay away from other children until all of the lesions have healed."
D) "My child is contagious as long as he has a fever."
Q3) A parent is concerned because her son was exposed to varicella at preschool.The nurse would tell this parent that the incubation period for varicella is 14 to_____ days.
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Chapter 33: The Child With an Emotional or Behavioral Condition
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Q1) What would be the appropriate response to an adolescent who states,"This has been the worst day of my life?"
A) "You should focus your mind on positive thoughts."
B) "Everybody has a bad day now and then."
C) "You're young.What could be so terrible?"
D) "Tell me about the worst day of your life."
Q2) The nurse explains that use of stimulants will decrease hyperactivity in the autistic child.What is a negative aspect of stimulants?
A) Sedating the child
B) Impairing cognition
C) Causing hypotension
D) Creating fluid retention
Q3) Which statement made by a parent of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa indicates an understanding of this condition?
A) "There really isn't anything to worry about.Don't they say you can never be too thin?"
B) "My daughter just doesn't have much of an appetite."
C) "She is just trying to punish me for divorcing her father."
D) "She seems to see herself as fat,even though her weight is below normal."
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Chapter 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity
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Q1) What advantage(s)of alternative health care should the nurse outline when providing information to patients? (Select all that apply. )
A) Offering more patient control of health care
B) Offering a variety of health care advisors
C) Keeping patients from having to make decisions
D) Using natural products rather than chemical ones
E) Incorporating cultural beliefs and practices
Q2) Which child should not receive massage therapy?
A) 15-year-old with a fractured femur
B) 12-year-old with diabetes mellitus
C) 8-year-old with Down syndrome
D) 17-year-old with an eating disorder
Q3) Which herb can the nurse suggest to be used for discomforts associated with menopause,such as hot flashes?
A) Evening primrose oil
B) Echinacea
C) Milk thistle
D) Black cohosh
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